Uni - if they drop out in the first month?

[DustyLee123]

How much do they owe, is it the whole of the first term or the whole year?

Accommodation will vary- often you pay until they get someone else in the room. Check what the contract says.

I think you may avoid paying tuition fees if you leave in the first three weeks- that could be an urban myth though. I’m sure it isn’t the whole year. Loan will be the first term.

Fee loan - nothing owed if leave within 14 days - maintenance loan will also need to be repaid. After that liable for term 1 fees - plus pro rata maintenance I think.

Accommodation - have to check the contract. Prob one year owed unless find a replacement.

My son did this 2 years ago. I can't remember exactly how long he had but it was definitely no longer than 3 weeks and possibly 2. He hadn't received his loan luckily so that wasn't a problem. We did end up having to pay a years accommodation costs for a room he didn't use which was annoying.

I don't know your dcs situation but it was the best decision for our ds. He spent several months dealing with his mental health and then, when he was able, worked and now has savings and has just started a new degree at a local university so he can live at home.

My DC's tuition fees are per term, 25% term 1, 25% term 2, 50% term 3, which is annoying since the university provide zero teaching in term 3 and it's only exams, which some courses don't really have anyway, Don't get me started on the term 3 accommodation scam also...

I think that actually works in your favour. The total amount is going to be the same however it is divided, but this way if they drop out at Easter then they're only liable for half the amount instead of two-thirds.

Thanks all, that’s reassuring.

It will vary by university, they just need to contact student services and ask.

They can change course.

It won't - if it does that's illegal.

My university charges nothing if you leave in the first 4 weeks. What law are they breaking exactly?

My university charges nothing if you leave in the first 4 weeks. What law are they breaking exactly?

None of course - sorry. I was thinking where unis charge someone who drops out within 14 days. Though I'm surprised you don't charge between 14 and 28 days - students are liable for fees at that point and SLC will have given you the fee, so their registration can't be cancelled - they have to be withdrawn which will have a knock on effect on your continuation rates. Or are you not an OfS institution?

Hope your DC is OK. Could be worth contacting student support services if anxiety or other health issues were involved. They may be able to help avoid charges, or at least clarify.

Hope your DC is ok! It's better they do it now than in the last term of the final year like my housemate did ...